Manitoba Women in Tech: Betting on Yourself: Risk-Taking in Careers

 

• Stepping Up Before You’re Ready: Recognizing and acting on stretch opportunities despite imposter syndrome
• High-Stakes Decision-Making: Frameworks for navigating complex, technical, and business-critical choices
• Learning from Failure: Creating feedback loops and leveraging psychologically safe environments for growth
• Confidence in Practice: Tools to build credibility, resilience, and leadership presence

Panelists from Wawanesa

• Kimberly Palatnick, SVP, Chief Personal Lines Officer
• Yelena Kropivnitskaya, VP, Advanced Analytics
• Lucy Hathaway, VP, Business Development / Sales & Distribution; Executive Sponsor, Women+ ERG

 

• Practical strategies for evaluating and taking career risks
• Insight into executive-level decision-making under pressure
• Techniques to overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence
• Real-world examples of failure reframed as growth 

This event is proudly sponsored by the Women+ Employee Resource Group at Wawanesa Insurance, an initiative rooted in the organization’s broader commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through programs like this, Wawanesa actively creates space for underrepresented voices, supports leadership development, and fosters a culture where individuals are empowered to take meaningful risks in their careers. Betting on Yourself is hosted in partnership with Manitoba Women in Tech, bringing together community, industry, and leadership to advance inclusive growth across Manitoba’s tech ecosystem. 

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